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Fourth Arctic Science Cooperation Forum Convenes in Monaco to Address Climate Challenges

Monaco, February 4–5, 2025 — The Fourth Arctic Science Cooperation Forum (AASCO), coordinated by the University of Helsinki, was held in Monaco, bringing together over 80 experts from nearly 20 countries, international organizations, and global initiatives. The event underscores the urgency of addressing Arctic climate challenges.

Feb 21, 2025

CBAS Delegation Attends Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue and 3rd ISC General Assembly

The 3rd ISC General Assembly commenced on January 29. Prof. Guo Huadong, Director-general of the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), attended the ISC Fellows meeting, where he discussed the establishment of an ISC Fellowship "think tank."

Feb 18, 2025

14th ISDE International Lectures: Unleashing the Potential of Generative AI in GIScience

The 14th ISDE International Lectures, themed "Harnessing the Power of Generative AI in GIScience”, took place on 21 January 2025. This event brought together leading experts in the field of GIScience to explore the diverse applications of Generative AI in understanding human-environment interactions, disaster management, and the development of next-generation GIS systems.

Jan 24, 2025

China, Europe Collaborate to Advance Climate Action and Biodiversity Conservation Through Earth Observation

The Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) hosted a launch and review meeting for the China-European Union flagship research project, "Integrated Monitoring for Climate Action and Biodiversity Conversation Using Earth Observation" on January 14, 2025, in Beijing. This ambitious project aims to build a transnational observation network that brings together satellite, aerial, and ground-based monitoring systems. The goal is to pool efforts to address climate change while also protecting biodiversity, highlighting the strong connection between these two critical global challenges.

Jan 20, 2025

World Bank Project "Harnessing Data for Global Food Security - Capacity-Building Activities on CropWatch Cloud" Promotes Global Food Security

The World Bank project, Harnessing Data for Global Food Security - Capacity-Building Activities on CropWatch Cloud, has concluded with a summary meeting in Beijing on November 29, 2024. This project, financed through the World Bank China Trust Fund framework, focuses on leveraging data-driven digital agriculture to address food security challenges. The CropWatch platform was selected as the project’s technical solution, enhancing the capacity of Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Mozambique to utilize Earth observation data and technology for improved food security monitoring and resilience.

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